Skulker

A skulker is an individual who avoids interaction or detection, often by hiding or moving stealthily, typically with the intention of avoiding responsibility, observation, or confrontation. Skulkers often exhibit a cautious and furtive demeanor, preferring to remain unseen and unheard. Their actions may be motivated by fear, a desire to avoid work, or a tendency towards passive-aggression. This behavior can manifest in various contexts, from the workplace to social situations, and often carries a negative connotation, implying cowardice or a lack of integrity. The term encapsulates the act of skulking, representing someone who does so habitually.

Skulker meaning with examples

• During the office evacuation drill, the habitual skulker, known for avoiding any perceived risk, immediately disappeared, trying to avoid getting put in the front of the line. This passive avoidance was the norm.
• The neighborhood watch group was frustrated because the skulker who dumped trash in the early hours of the morning always seemed to disappear when anyone was around.
• The child, a known skulker in the game of hide-and-seek, would invariably find the most obscure, dark places to evade being found for as long as possible.
• A sense of unease fell over the town when the skulker from the old woods was spotted in the neighborhood after a particularly bad string of break-ins. People became immediately apprehensive
• In the online game, a skulker employed by the other team, would lay in the shadows, not making noise and quietly attacking any distracted players for a sneaky advantage.